Objectives

In the SCY-Lab (the SCY learning system) students work individually and collaboratively on "missions" which are guided by a general socio-scientific question (for example "how can we produce healthier milk?") and fulfilling the mission requires a combination of knowledge from different domains (e.g., physics and mathematics, or biology and engineering).

The configuration of SCY-Lab is adaptive to the actual learning situation, advising students on appropriate learning actions, resources, tools and scaffolds, or peer learners that can support the learning process. The SCY project aims at students between 12-18 years. A total of five concrete SCY-missions will be developed.

Theory and methods

SCY uses a flexible and adaptive pedagogical approach to learning based on "emerging learning objects" (ELOs) that are created by learners.

Partners

University of Twente
Joseph Fourier University
Duisburg-Essen University
University of Bergen
Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent analysis and Information Systems IAIS
University of Cyprus
University of Turtu
De Praktijk
Stichting Technasium
ENOVATE
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education